Surveying Instrument (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument used by surveyors.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A theodolite is a type of surveying instrument used to measure angles and directions between reference points.
- Surveyors used a transit, a versatile surveying instrument, to ensure accurate alignment and layout of the new building.
- A dumpy level, a common surveying instrument, is employed to establish or verify points of known elevation.
- Total stations, modern surveying instruments, use a combination of angles, distances, and sometimes GNSS technology to create highly accurate measurements.
- Electronic distance measurement instruments are specialized surveying instruments used to calculate precise distances and speeds of movement between a measurement instrument and a target.